Acts 10:9 net — About noon the next day, while they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

NET Bible

"About noon the next day, while they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray."

— Acts 10:9, NET Bible

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Acts 10 — Context

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This man is staying as a guest with a man named Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

7

When the angel who had spoken to him departed, Cornelius called two of his personal servants and a devout soldier from among those who served him,

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and when he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

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About noon the next day, while they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

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He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing the meal, a trance came over him.

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He saw heaven opened and an object something like a large sheet descending, being let down to earth by its four corners.

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In it were all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth and wild birds.

Acts 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:9 say?
Acts 10:9 in the NET Bible reads: “About noon the next day, while they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray.”
Where is Acts 10:9 in the Bible?
Acts 10:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 9.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 10:9.
What translation should I read Acts 10:9 in?
Acts 10:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 10:9?
Acts 10:9 reads (NET): “About noon the next day, while they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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